Neurological Disorders News
- Of Mice and Flies: A Cutting-Edge Method for Detecting Neurodegenerative Disease Targets
- Teenage Years in the “Stroke Belt” Drive up Risk
- A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (ARUBA)
- NIH study uses Botox to find new wrinkle in brain communication
- NIH awards $40 million in grants to reduce stroke disparities in the U.S.
- Genetic Lassos May Steer Neurons Toward Survival During Lou Gehrig's Disease
Sleep Disorder Associations
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Part of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
National Sleep Foundation
Supports sleep-related education, research and advocacy.
Clinical Resources-Sleep Disorders
Find a Sleep Center (AASM)
A reference source of professional information on AASM accredited center and laboratory members.
APA Diagnostic Codes for Sleep Disorders
Up to date diagnostic codes from the American Phychiatric Association.
Health Matters: Sleep Disorders
Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D., recipient of the NSF's Lifetime Achievement award, discusses sleep disorders.
Pediatric Disorders
Identifying Sleep-Related Problems in Teens
Background information on adolescent sleep and 3 cases of common teenage sleep problems.
When Johnny Can’t Sleep
My 8–year–old son has always had trouble falling asleep. He never falls asleep before 11 PM, even on school nights. Is there anything you can prescribe so he can get to sleep earlier?
Infant Sleep: Answers to Common Questions From Parents
Pediatricians can help parents safeguard their baby's sleep by educating them about infant sleep-wake cycles, by teaching them to recognize their baby's "sleepy signals".
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Accurate Diagnosis, Effective Treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a high prevalence in the pediatric population and is associated with significant morbidity, both physical and in the realms of development, cognition, behavior, and school performance.
Neurological Disorders Articles
A 72-year-old man with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and heavy smoking presented to the emergency department with left leg pain and altered mental status of about 1 week’s duration.
Most patients with Bell palsy regain normal facial function within 3 weeks—even those who do not receive treatment. The severity of the palsy at 2 weeks after symptoms occur indicates the likelihood of long-term sequelae. An improvement in symptoms 1 to 2 weeks after their onset is a good predictor...
Insomnia is common among older adults, who should routinely be screened for sleep-related problems. When patients experience insomnia, consider other treatable sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder. Keep in mind that comorbid...
Although estimates of its prevalence vary widely, essential tremor is one of the most common neurologic disorders in adults.1,2 It may be up to 20 times more prevalent than Parkinson disease.3
A 47-year-old woman presented with altered mental status and slurred speech. Past medical history included hypertension, multiple strokes, and alcohol- induced pancreatitis. The patient frequently used cocaine. Initial blood pressure was 198/116 mm Hg. A urine drug screen was positive for cocaine....
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Clinical Guidelines-Sleep Disorders
- Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults
A practical framework for the assessment and disease management of chronic adult insomnia. - Update for 2007
A review of the use and indications for actigraphy in the evaluation of sleep and sleep disorders. - Best Practice Guide for the Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults.
Recommendations on therapy of nightmare disorder.
Sleep Disorder Tools
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
A self-administered questionnaire that provides a measure of a person’s general level of daytime sleepiness
Your Guide to Healthy Sleep
NHLBI's guide to healthy sleeping practices.
Sleep Disorder Health Check
This WebMD checklist lets you assess how your sleepiness impacts your life.
Alzheimer's
What Is Alzheimer's?
An explanation of the condition from the Alzheimer's Association.
Managing Alzheimer's
Tips for developing a management strategy; Learn about medical and nonmedical options for addressing cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Virtual Library at the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library
The Green-Field Library is the nation's largest library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease
The National Institutes of Health illustrates the mechanisms involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease in the brain.
Is Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Possible?
Dr. Jeffrey Bruns discusses recent findings and medical innovations that may help to detect Alzheimer's disease in adults before the onset of memory problems.
New Roadmap for Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
Experts on Alzheimer's disease from the University of Pennsylvania address the multiple dimensions of this complex, challenging, and growing health problem.
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease Research: What's New 2012
Dr. Ed Wild presents a round-up of the most promising and exciting research into Huntington's disease.
Huntington's Disease Awareness
Discussion on the devastating effects of Huntington's disease on memory, mood, and movements.
A Doctor's Dilemma: Test a Child Up for Adoption for Huntington Disease
Several years ago, I met with an infertile couple who had found a beautiful, healthy infant who was up for adoption because the child’s mother was disabled with Huntington disease (HD).
Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy
For 36 hours, a 75-year-old woman had experienced weakness of the right side of the face. She was unable to close the right eye and drooled from the right side of the mouth.
Hypertension in a Toddler With Bell Palsy
A 22-month-old boy was brought to the emergency department for evaluation of poor appetite, vomiting, and subjective weight loss of 3 months’ duration.
3-Year-Old with Facial Palsy After an Ear Infection
The mother of this 3-year-old boy noticed that his smile was asymmetric when he awoke that morning. He had been seen 3 days previously for left ear discomfort, sore throat, and a low-grade fever.
What Is the Cause of This Child's Facial Asymmetry?
This 7-year-old girl has had a sore throat for the past 3 days. She reports that only the right side of her mouth moves when she talks and she is unable to completely close the left eye.
